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Michael Phelps Once Detested Water as a Child—A Reminder for Parents Not to Lose Hope
Get Pregnant Fast Michael Phelps’ revelation about his childhood aversion to water offers a glimmer of hope for parents dealing with hesitant children. Fresh off his fourth Olympic Games and boasting an impressive 28 medals—23 of them gold—Phelps candidly shared his early struggles with water during an ESPN interview. “It’s wild to think about how…
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Hurry Up, It’s Time for Mermaid School!
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine the sheer delight of an 8-year-old girl: instead of the usual, mundane swim lessons at the local community center, she gets the chance to glide through the water like a mermaid, adorned with vibrant, sparkly neoprene tails. Mermaid School, which began in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is expanding its reach this year,…
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Parents Buzz About Baby’s Swimming Skills: A Heartfelt Story
Get Pregnant Fast Parents are buzzing about a video showcasing a six-month-old baby mastering swimming techniques. In a heart-wrenching backstory, Ava Johnson faced a parent’s worst fear when her three-year-old son, Max, tragically drowned after slipping out of sight. In a bid to prevent such a tragedy from happening again, she enrolled her infant daughter,…
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Watching My Son Discover the Joy of the Deep End
Get Pregnant Fast I often reflect on my own swimming lessons from childhood. My initiation took place in the chilly waters off the coast of the south of France. The waves loomed large to my nine-year-old self, the ocean floor felt impossibly distant, and I battled with seaweed that wrapped around my legs. I choked…
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My Child’s Fear of Swimming: Essential Insights for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast It’s not uncommon for kids to love playing in the bathtub but feel hesitant about swimming in larger bodies of water like pools or lakes. If your child is expressing fear of swimming, you’re not alone. Here’s what you need to know to help them overcome this anxiety. Understanding the Fear: Why…